BBC3 seeking comic fans for new show

By John Freeman on September 21, 2010

New downthetubes forum member Bee Smith works for Renegade Pictures, a TV Production company based in London whose productions include The Lion Ranger and Cherry Goes….

They are currently looking for people to take part in a new four-part factual entertainment show for BBC3 that is all about young couples who have just moved in with each other for the first time and are trying to come to terms with the realities of living with someone of the opposite sex.

Amongst many other things they’re looking for guys who have passions and hobbies that their girlfriends may have to come to terms with – and they’re particularly looking for men with a passion for comics, films and gaming.

• If this sounds like you or you just want to find out more please get in touch by emailing living@renegadepictures.co.uk or telephone 0207 449 3292.

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.